The Congress of the American state of Texas is in the final stage of approving Senate Bill Number 10, a law that requires displaying the Ten Commandments of the Christian religion in all school classrooms.
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The law was approved on Saturday by 88 votes in favor and 49 against in the Texas House of Representatives after two hours of debate, which would imply a violation of the Jewish Sabbath rule and demonstrate the double standard of legislation, as highlighted by Democratic representative James Talarico to the ‘Texas Tribune’ newspaper.
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On Sunday, it was approved in the House of Representatives by 82 to 46 with the modification that clarifies that the state will be responsible for any legal costs if any school district is sued over this measure.
After this progress, only the final approval of the state Senate is missing, and the Republican Party would have the necessary votes for it to become law.
On the other hand, the Texan governor, Greg Abbott, has expressed his intention to sign to enact the law.
The sign with the commandments must be at least 50x40 cm, as stated by the law, which warns that similar signs cannot be placed nearby.
“We have an obligation to follow divine laws. I believe everything would be better if we did so,” argued representative Candy Noble during the debate, giving voice to those who argue that the Ten Commandments are a fundamental part of the history of the United States and combat “moral decay.”
On the other hand, those who argue that the State should not be involved in religious proselytism or that it could lead to exclusion among students of other religions or non-practitioners. Teachers’ unions have also expressed their rejection.
The regulation has been processed even though a federal court ruled last June that a similar law in Louisiana violated the constitutional requirement of separation between Church and State.